Administration and Governance Handbook
2014-2015
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A MESSAGE FROM THE CHANCELLOR
Welcome to the New Academic and Fiscal Year
2014-2015
The San Diego Community College District is the second-largest of California’s 72 community college districts.
Although each district is the legal entity for funding and employment purposes, the 112 colleges that fall under the
oversight of these 72 districts have responsibilities for instruction and services to the 2.1 million students who are
enrolled in one or more of California’s public community colleges. A multi-college district such as ours requires
clear decision-making and accountability structures, both at the district level and at the institutional level. The
purpose of this handbook is to acquaint you with these organizational structures and formats.
Everything we do in the San Diego Community College District is derived from our mission:
The mission of the San Diego Community College District is to provide accessible,
high-quality learning experiences to meet the educational needs of the San Diego community.
We are proud of the excellence and commitment of everyone who works in our District, whether they are at City
College, Mesa College, Miramar College, Continuing Education, the military programs throughout the country or in
the District Office, which includes the District Service Center and College Police. As the District carries out various
planning and decision-making functions, we do so in a combination of administrative procedures and participatory
governance consultation. Both processes are complementary to each other and are presented for your review in
this handbook.
We are also proud of our effort to celebrate diversity and ensure that the climate of our District is characterized by
respect for others in all ways, especially as defined academic freedom. We have also established and emphasize
measures to prevent any forms of discrimination or unprofessional conduct within the workplace and classrooms
of our District. We are fortunate in having an administrative, faculty, and classified staff who are committed to this
philosophy.
Our administrative and governance channels are available to all as we work together to carry out our mission of
service. Because we are a large and complex organization, understanding how our own system works will help all
individuals understand how to utilize the system effectively in order to accomplish outcomes.
We are pleased to provide the District’s handbook as a guide to the organization and functions of our
administration and governance structures and processes. Please take a moment to review it and please use it as a
reference and resource during the year. We will continue to update this handbook each year, so your suggestions
for improvement are always encouraged.
The Board of Trustees joins me in wishing you all a productive and enjoyable year.
Sincerely,
Constance M. Carroll, Ph.D.
Chancellor
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chancellor’s Message................................................................................... 1
District History............................................................................................. 4
Board of Trustees.......................................................................................... 6
District Institutional Organization Chart....................................................... 7
District Administration Organization Chart................................................... 8
Delineation of Function................................................................................ 9
District Office Administration Departments................................................ 16
Participatory Governance .......................................................................... 19
Budget Development and Institutional Planning Committee................. 20
Curriculum and Instructional Council .................................................. 22
District Governance Council................................................................. 24
District Marketing and Outreach Committee......................................... 26
District Strategic Planning Committee................................................... 28
Districtwide Research Committee......................................................... 30
Management Services Council ............................................................. 32
Student Services Council...................................................................... 34
Trustee Advisory Council............................................................................ 36
Propositions S and N Citizens’ Oversight Committee.................................. 38
General Information................................................................................... 39
Notes.......................................................................................................... 40
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HISTORY
Junior College students march from
San Diego High School, original site
of the San Diego Community College
District, 1918.
San Diego City College, San Diego Mesa College, and San Diego Miramar College are public two-year
community colleges administered by the San Diego Community College District. The colleges offer credit
programs leading to transfer, employment, and skills improvement. Also under the auspices of the District is
the Continuing Education division with seven major campuses throughout San Diego. Through these units,
the District carries out the charge made by the voters of San Diego in 1972, that the San Diego Community
College District provide education for all high school graduates and adults 18 years of age and older in the
service region. This charge includes providing adult basic education through sophomore-level college degree
programs, with both academic and vocational curricula.
Community college education in San Diego can be traced to 1914 when the Board of Education of the San
Diego City Schools authorized postsecondary classes for the youth of San Diego. Classes opened that fall at
San Diego High School with four faculty members and 35 students.
City College was first established in 1914
and was located at San Diego High School.
For 25 years, the Junior College program was
located at San Diego State University.
In 1938, the San Diego Vocational Junior
College was established to offer training in
technical-vocational skills to post high school
students. The following year, the San Diego
Evening Junior College was set up to provide
college classes in the evening for adults who
were unable to attend classes during the day.
Three dimensional model of planned
expansion of City College, 1960’s.
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HISTORY
Artist rendering of the Police
and Fire Science Building at
Miramar College, built 1967.
In 1964, San Diego Mesa College was opened to
1,800 students. Five years later, in 1969, San Diego
Miramar College opened on 140 acres in what was
then undeveloped land north of the Miramar Naval
Air Station, now known as Mira Mesa. Unlike City
and Mesa colleges which offered a wide range of
general education classes, Miramar College began by
concentrating on law enforcement and fire science
training. It has since broadened its curriculum to
include the general education college courses needed
by students in the rapidly growing northern area of the
city, as well as new transfer and vocational programs.
In November 1972, the voters approved separating the San Diego Community College District from
the San Diego Unified School District. The first election of community college District Trustees
was held in November 1973. The year 1976 brought the opening of a unique District campus, the
Educational Cultural Complex, dedicated to offering both college and continuing education classes to
the multicultural population surrounding its Ocean View Boulevard site. In 1979-80 the administration
of the Evening College program was merged with those of the day college programs at San Diego City,
San Diego Mesa, and San Diego Miramar colleges.
With both college and continuing education programs,
as well as extensive educational programs
at military bases across the nation, the
San Diego Community College District
is the second-largest community college
district in California and offers
a choice of educational
programs unparalleled
in the region.
The Charles W. Patrick building has
housed the San Diego Community
College District Administrative
Offices since 1973, when staff were
relocated from 835 Twelfth Ave.,
near City College.
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Board of Trustees
The San Diego Community College District is
governed by a five-member, locally elected
Board of Trustees, and a student Board member.
The five Trustees are elected in even-numbered
years to four-year terms by the voters of San
Diego. Trustee candidates first run in districtonly elections. The top two vote-getters in each
district run citywide in the general election.
Three students serve a one-year term filling the
Student Trustee position on a rotating basis.
The Chancellor, the District’s Chief Executive
Officer, is responsible for carrying out policies
approved by the Board of Trustees and for
providing overall leadership for the District.
The San Diego Community College District Board of
Trustees: (from left, back row) Peter Zschiesche, Mary
Graham (front row) Bernie Rhinerson, Maria Nieto
Senour, Ph.D., Rich Grosch.
Communicating with the Board
The Trustees are sincerely interested in the views of students, faculty,
staff, and citizens on matters affecting community college and continuing
education in San Diego. Before bringing concerns to the Board, you are
encouraged to discuss the matter with the President or Dean of the college
or Continuing Education campus involved, or the appropriate administrator
at the District Office.
If your concerns are not resolved at these levels, you may write to the
Board of Trustees at: SDCCD, 3375 Camino del Rio South, San Diego, CA
92108-3883. Copies of your letter will be sent to each Board member.
You may also write to individual Board members. These letters are not
circulated to the entire Board unless requested by the Board member.
Student Trustees: (from left)
Olivia Light (Miramar College)
Adam Garcia (City College)
Jesus M. Escudero (Mesa College)
Board Meetings
Board meetings are conducted in public, and include opportunities for individuals to address the
Board. Regular meetings of the Board are usually held on the second and fourth Thursdays of each
month, beginning at 4 p.m. Special meetings may be called to discuss a limited topic. The Board
meeting schedule and current agenda are available on the District website or by contacting the
Chancellor/Board Office (619) 388-6957. An agenda containing a brief description of each item of
business is posted at the District Office and on the District’s website (www.sdccd.edu) 72 hours
before regular meetings and 24 hours before special meetings.
The development of the Board agenda includes input and review by the participatory governance
groups throughout the District.
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DISTRICT INSTITUTIONAL ORGANIZATION CHART
San Diego Community College District
Institutional Organization
The San Diego Community College District Board of Trustees:
(from left, back row) Peter Zschiesche, Mary Graham
(front row) Bernie Rhinerson, Maria Nieto Senour, Ph.D., Rich Grosch
Dr. Constance M. Carroll
Chancellor
District Operations
(619) 388-6957
Dr. Anthony Beebe
President
Dr. Pamela Luster
President
Dr. Patricia Hsieh
President
Rudy Kastelic
Interim President
Campus Operations
(619) 388-3453
Campus Operations
(619) 388-2721
Campus Operations
(619) 388-7834
Campus Operations
(619) 388-4990
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DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION ORGANIZATION CHART
San Diego Community College District Administration
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Mary Graham, Rich Grosch, Bernie Rhinerson,
Dr. Maria Nieto Senour, Peter Zschiesche
CHANCELLOR
Dr. Constance M. Carroll
CITY
COLLEGE
MESA
COLLEGE
MIRAMAR
COLLEGE
CONTINUING
EDUCATION
Dr. Anthony Beebe
President
Dr. Pamela Luster
President
Dr. Patricia Hsieh
President
Rudy Kastelic
Interim President
BUSINESS AND
TECHNOLOGY
SERVICES
STUDENT SERVICES
HUMAN RESOURCES
FACILITIES
MANAGEMENT
INSTRUCTIONAL
SERVICES
Vice Chancellor
William Surbrook
Vice Chancellor
Christopher Manis
Interim Vice Chancellor
Dr. Shelly Hess
Executive
Vice Chancellor
Vice Chancellor
Dr. Lynn Ceresino Neault
Dr. Bonnie Ann Dowd
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COMMUNICATIONS AND
PUBLIC RELATIONS
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
TO THE CHANCELLOR
Director
Jack Beresford
Margaret Lamb
PUBLICATIONS EDITOR
AND SUPERVISOR
BOARD OFFICE
SUPERVISOR
Cesar Gumapas
Amanda Ficken-Davis
DELINEATION OF FUNCTIONS
Map of District and College/Continuing Education Functional Organization
Description
The San Diego Community College District is comprised of five major operational units:
City College, Mesa College, Miramar College, Continuing Education, and the District
administrative departments. The District departments that support campus and overall
operations, include Business and Technology Services, Facilities Management, Human
Resources, Instructional Services and Planning, and Student Services.
Functions that are the responsibility of the District administrative departments are intended
to provide for efficiency and continuity of services and programs. Compliance and functions
that are statutorily required are also the responsibility of various District operations.
The provision of educational programs, student support services, staff development, direct
campus operations, and various ancillary functions are the responsibility of each college
and Continuing Education.
Following is a delineation of the areas of functional responsibility between the District
administrative departments, the colleges, and the Continuing Education program within
the San Diego Community College District.
It should be understood that all administrative departments and operations in the District
Office are under the final authority of the Chancellor, and the operation of college/
Continuing Education is under the authority of the President, who reports to the Chancellor.
The Board of Trustees is the final level of authority for all functions within the District.
Board Policy and Administrative Procedures
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees is responsible for establishing policies that govern all activities
related to conducting the business of the District, the colleges, and Continuing Education.
Development and review of policies and procedures are collegial efforts involving a variety
of participatory governance groups. For policies and procedures that affect academic
and professional matters, the Board relies primarily on the Academic Senates; on matters
defined as within the scope of bargaining interests, the Board follows the requirements of
negotiations. For administrative matters, the Board relies primarily on the recommendations
of staff with input from various constituencies in the development and review process.
The general public may comment at public Board meetings on any policy consideration
before the Board.
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DELINEATION OF FUNCTIONS
Chancellor
The Chancellor is the Chief Executive Officer of the District and is responsible for the
administration of the District in accordance with the policies established by the Board
of Trustees. The execution of all decisions made by the Board of Trustees concerning
operations of the District is the responsibility of the Chancellor.
Presidents
The President of each college and the Continuing Education program is the institutional
Chief Executive Officer of the college/Continuing Education. The Presidents report to the
Chancellor. The President is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the total college/
Continuing Education program and provides leadership and coordination for all programs,
services, and operational matters. The Presidents and Chancellor provide overall leadership
and operational authority on all of the functional areas that follow.
Bookstore/Cafeteria (ABSO)
District – Executive Vice Chancellor, Business and Technology Services
Colleges/Continuing Education – Vice President of Administrative Services
The cafeteria and bookstore are managed and operated as a separate business enterprise of
the District identified as the Auxiliary Business Services Organization (ABSO). Management
and oversight of ABSO is the responsibility of the Executive Vice Chancellor, Business and
Technology Services. All cafeteria and bookstore operations are managed centrally and
have indirect consultative relationships with the Vice President of Administrative Services
at each college and Continuing Education. The Vice President of Administrative Services is
responsible for indirect oversight of the orderly, day-to-day operation of the bookstore and
cafeteria on campus.
Budget Development
District – Executive Vice Chancellor, Business and Technology Services
Colleges/Continuing Education – Vice Presidents of Administrative Services
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The Board of Trustees delegates budget development to the District administration, under
the leadership of the Executive Vice Chancellor, Business and Technology Services.
While the Board retains its fiduciary responsibility for fiscal oversight, the District office
is responsible for establishing and maintaining the budget, in consultation with the Vice
Presidents of Administrative Services, as well as the college and Continuing Education
leadership. The annual budget is developed in a collaborative manner. A formula for the
distribution of funds to the colleges, Continuing Education, and other District operations
established through a participatory process is used in the annual budget development
process. This formula has been refined annually with input from the Budget Development
and Institutional Planning Advisory Committee, comprised of faculty leaders and
administrators from throughout the District. Once funds are distributed, the colleges and
administrative departments are responsible for the expenditure and monitoring of funds
within the constraints of local, state, and federal laws. Audits and fiscal controls are the
responsibility of the District administration.
DELINEATION OF FUNCTIONS
College Police
District – Chief of Police; Vice Chancellor, Facilities Management
Colleges/Continuing Education – Police Lieutenant; Vice President of Administrative Services
Campus safety and parking operations are the overall responsibility of the District
administration. The College Police Department is a centralized function reporting to a Chief
of Police who reports to the Vice Chancellor, Facilities Management. The Police Department
includes P.O.S.T. Certified Police Officers assigned to each college and Continuing Education
and a central dispatch for 24/7 emergency operations. There is also a police sub-station
located on each college campus. The College Police staff at the colleges and Continuing
Education interface directly with the President, as well as the Vice President of Administrative
Services, who serves as the college administrative officer responsible for campus safety
and parking operations. Resources are managed and deployed centrally to the colleges/
Continuing Education as well as the District Office, with twenty-four hour coverage, seven
days a week. The Chief of Police is also responsible for the development, maintenance, and
execution of emergency response operations for the District and reporting requirements
under the Clery Act.
Facilities Planning and Operations
District – Vice Chancellor, Facilities Management
Colleges/Continuing Education – Vice Presidents of Administrative Services
The District administration has responsibility for procurement, construction, maintenance, and
operations of all District facilities and construction projects. The Vice Chancellor, Facilities
Management coordinates contracts, leases, facilities planning, construction, maintenance,
and operations. The District uses the consultation process to provide broad participation in
the oversight of maintenance and construction of all facilities to ensure campus needs are
met. The colleges and Continuing Education develop facilities master plans and scheduled
maintenance priorities that reflect the educational and student support needs of each
institution. These plans form the basis for facilities master planning and facilities development
in the District.
The Vice President of Administrative Services is responsible for facilities maintenance and
operations, along with facilities planning at each college and Continuing Education. The Vice
President of Administrative Services oversees the daily operation of the physical plant of the
campus, including maintenance and operations of all facilities, as well as construction projects.
The District administration is also responsible for two major construction bond projects
(Propositions S and N), including the procurement and construction management of several
major facilities throughout the District. The District Office works very closely with the
colleges and Continuing Education, under the leadership of the President and Vice President
of Administrative Services, as well as faculty and staff, in the design, planning and build-out of
each project. The District administration is also responsible for reporting and responding to
the Propositions S and N Citizens’ Oversight Committee on all matters pertaining to the bond
projects.
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DELINEATION OF FUNCTIONS
Fiscal Oversight
District – Executive Vice Chancellor, Business and Technology Services
Colleges/Continuing Education – Vice President of Administrative Services
The District Office has the primary responsibility for administering all policies and
procedures related to the expenditure of funds, and has responsibility for audit compliance.
Once a budget is developed and approved by the Board of Trustees, the colleges and
Continuing Education have autonomy in determining campus expenditures in accordance
with their Integrated Planning Framework so that they can fulfill their mission within the
scope of their budget allocation. The District Office is responsible for the annual audit and
works with the colleges and Continuing Education to ensure that revenue and expenditure
management conforms to generally accepted accounting practices and statutes. The District
Office provides for central coordination of purchasing, accounting, grants and contract
management, and accounts payable activities. The District Office is also responsible for
monitoring accounting practices and internal controls throughout the organization. The San
Diego Community College District is fiscally independent.
Human Resources
District – Vice Chancellor, Human Resources
Colleges/Continuing Education – Vice President of Administrative Services
The Board of Trustees has delegated the responsibility for Human Resources management
to the District administration. The functional responsibilities include negotiations, contract
management, hiring procedures and processes, workers’ compensation, employee benefits,
employee records, payroll, legal services, and risk management. The Vice Chancellor,
Human Resources, serves as the chief negotiator for the District, representing the Board of
Trustees. Policy and procedure development affecting Human Resources is also coordinated
through this department. Job classifications and descriptions are developed and maintained
by the District Office. The hiring process also is managed and monitored by the District
administration. The Presidents, Chancellor, and Board of Trustees are responsible for final
hiring decisions and other personnel actions. Each college, Continuing Education, as
well as the various District departments have defined responsibilities for participating in
hiring procedures, staff evaluation, and contract administration as it relates to supervisory
responsibilities. Payroll is also a collaborative effort between the District Office and the
Vice Presidents of Administrative Services at each college and Continuing Education. Legal
services are coordinated through the Vice Chancellor, Human Resources, in consultation
with the Chancellor.
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DELINEATION OF FUNCTIONS
Information Technology
District – Executive Vice Chancellor, Business and Technology Services
Colleges/Continuing Education – President; Director of Information Technology
The District Information Technology department is responsible for the District’s administrative
computing, network data and voice services, data center operations, web services, desktop
computing, and a 24/7 Help Desk. Application support for the District’s library is provided
under contract by the vendor of the library system. Support for the instructional labs at the
colleges and Continuing Education is provided by technicians from Information Technology
that report to the leadership at the colleges and Continuing Education. Additional
Instructional Technicians are located on the campuses to provide support for instructional
computing.
The Director of Information Technology reports to the Executive Vice Chancellor, Business
and Technology Services. Operational responsibility for the Administrative Finance
System, the Human Resources System, and the Student Information System resides with the
respective Vice Chancellor for each functional area.
Institutional Research and Planning
District – Vice Chancellor, Student Services; Director, Institutional Research and Planning
Colleges/Continuing Education – President; College Researcher
Institutional Research is a districtwide operation that reports to the Vice Chancellor,
Student Services. It consists of a central component responsible for districtwide studies and
information and maintenance of a complex data mart, as well as college-based researchers at
each college and Continuing Education that support college data and information needs. The
college-based researchers report to the colleges and Continuing Education for work direction
and research priorities, along with a formal reporting relationship with the District Office
for training, evaluation, research protocols, database management, and support for projects
that are districtwide in scope. The central office is responsible for annual accountability
reporting, enrollment projections, state reporting and developing a culture of evidence for
the District. The District Institutional Research staff and college-based researchers work
collaboratively to identify and provide data and information support to District and college/
Continuing Education planning efforts, including program review, accreditation, basic skills,
student success and equity outcomes, strategic planning, the Student Success Scorecard,
and enrollment management. The office maintains a comprehensive website and the staff
provide support to the Chancellor and Board of Trustees. The department is also responsible
for establishing an annual research agenda for the District and supporting the colleges and
Continuing Education in development of their research agendas.
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DELINEATION OF FUNCTIONS
Instructional Services and Planning
District – Vice Chancellor, Instructional Services and Planning
Colleges/Continuing Education – Vice President of Instruction/Vice President of Instruction and
Student Services (Continuing Education)
Curriculum development, as well as provision of the academic program, is the responsibility
of the Vice Presidents of Instruction at the colleges and Vice President of Instruction and
Student Services at Continuing Education. Coordination and alignment of curriculum, including
compliance with Title 5 and policy and procedure development related to instruction is the
responsibility of the Vice Chancellor, Instructional Services and Planning, in consultation with
the colleges and Continuing Education’s academic leadership and administration. Coordination
of grants and contracts, economic development, online education, International Education,
Military Contract Education, and several categorically funded career technical programs are
also the responsibility of the District administration. Grant development is a collaborative
responsibility between the colleges and the District administration with resources provided by
the District Office. The District administration has primary responsibility for developing and
maintaining relationships with industry and a Corporate Council to address workforce needs
districtwide. Oversight of the District’s large online education program, including training,
website development, and maintenance is the responsibility of the District administration in
coordination with the colleges and Continuing Education leadership.
Legal Services and EEO
District – Vice Chancellor, Human Resources; Director, Legal Services and EEO
Colleges/Continuing Education – Site Compliance Officer
The Director, Legal Services and EEO is responsible for legal mandates related to compliance
and employment. EEO reporting, monitoring, and training are the responsibility of the District
administration. Discrimination complaint investigations and formal resolutions are also the
responsibility of the District Office in consultation with the Site Compliance Officer at each
college and Continuing Education. The Site Compliance Officer is the first responder to
complaints and issues on campus, in consultation with the President, and may resolve certain
complaints informally, as appropriate. The Director, Legal Services and EEO also coordinates all
of the legal and contractual matters of the District including working with outside counsel on
various matters as required.
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DELINEATION OF FUNCTIONS
Communications and Public Relations
District – Director, Communications and Public Relations
Colleges/Continuing Education – Public Information Officer
The District has substantial involvement with city, county, state, and federal agencies along
with other representatives that interact with and impact the needs of the District. The
Director of Communications and Public Relations works directly with the Chancellor to
build partnerships, guide legislative advocacy, and maintain relations with federal, state, and
local agencies and officials, including media relations. Direct assistance is also provided to
the colleges and Continuing Education to enhance public awareness and ensure consistent
branding. Each college and Continuing Education has a Public Information Officer who
works closely with the President and also maintains liaison with local, city, and county
organizations, as well as state and national agencies, to promote public and media relations
and activities. The District Office is responsible for several major publications designed to
ensure that the community is informed of college and Continuing Education operations and
initiatives, including an Annual Report, an Economic Impact Report, Propositions S and N
Report, Board and Chancellor’s Cabinet Reports (monthly), and the WE - With Excellence, a
magazine produced three times a year featuring news from throughout the District. District
administration also maintains the content of the District website, a source of information for
both external and internal constituents.
Risk Management
District – Vice Chancellor, Human Resources; Risk Manager
Colleges/Continuing Education – Vice President of Administrative Services
Risk management, including workers’ compensation claims and legal matters related to
District operations, is the responsibility of the Vice Chancellor, Human Resources. The Risk
Management office works in consultation with the Chancellor’s Cabinet for all legal matters,
as well as with the Vice President of Administrative Services at each college and Continuing
Education for workers’ compensation and liability matters.
Student Services
District – Vice Chancellor, Student Services
Colleges/Continuing Education – Vice President of Student Services/Vice President of
Instruction and Student Services (Continuing Education)
Student Services program development and operations are the responsibility of the Vice
Presidents of Student Services at the colleges and the Vice President of Instruction and
Student Services at Continuing Education. Policy development and oversight, program
development, student records maintenance and disposition, state reporting, state and federal
compliance and audit, Institutional Research, District Outreach and Disability Support
Programs and Services are the responsibility of the Vice Chancellor, Student Services. Policy
review and development is coordinated with the colleges and Continuing Education’s
academic and student services leadership. Administrative computing related to students
and services, including self-service systems (web-based) and access to student information
is also the responsibility of the Vice Chancellor, Student Services, in coordination with the
Vice Presidents of Student Services. Compliance with state and federal laws, including
legal matters related to students and records are also the responsibility of the District
administration.
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DISTRICT OFFICE ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENTS
Chancellor /
Board Office
Instructional Services
and Planning
Chancellor
Dr. Constance M. Carroll
Interim Vice Chancellor
Dr. Shelly Hess
District Office, Room 300
Phone: (619) 388-6957
Fax:
(619) 388-6541
District Office, Room 125
Phone: (619) 388-6965
Fax: (619) 388-6549
Executive Assistant to the Chancellor
Margaret Lamb
388-6957
Board Office Supervisor
Amanda Ficken-Davis
388-6957
Curriculum and Instructional Services
Dr. Shelly Hess
388-6963
District Strategic Planning Initiatives
Dr. Shelly Hess, Committee Chair
388-6965
Communications and
Public Relations
Economic Development Programs
Dr. Sharon Rhodes, Dean
388-6876
Director
Jack Beresford
Military Education
Michael Curtis, Director
City College
388-3329
District Office, Room 335
Phone: (619) 388-6914
Fax:
(619) 388-6913
Publications Editor and Supervisor
Cesar Gumapas
388-6914
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Administrative Assistant
Irene Williams
388-6965
Online and Distributed Learning Programs
Dr. Kats Gustafson, Dean
388-6750
Workforce Education Programs
Dr. Lorraine Collins, Dean
388-6830
DISTRICT OFFICE ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENTS
Business and
Technology Services
Executive Vice Chancellor
Dr. Bonnie Ann Dowd
District Office, Room 210
Phone: (619) 388-6975
Fax:
(619) 388-6670
Administrative Assistant
Nancy Johnson
388-6975
Acquisition, Inventory, and Receiving
Gary Waldrop, Supervisor
388-1180
Bookstore Services
Nancy Wichmann, Manager
388-2643
Business Support Services
Vacant, Director
388-6562
District Reprographics,
Digital Production, and Mailroom
Benny Davila, Supervisor
388-6574
Fiscal Services
Charles Rogers, Controller
388-6555
Food Services
Gayla Pierce, Manager
388-1176
Facilities Management
Vice Chancellor
Christopher Manis
District Office, Room 310
Phone: (619) 388-6546
Fax: (619) 388-6509
Administrative Assistant
Cindy Welch
388-6827
Chief of Police
Raymund Aguirre
388-6411
Construction Manager
Ryan Murphy
388-6546
Contract Specialist
Cindy Lasley
388-6546
District Architect
Lance Lareau
388-6546
Facilities Services
(Maintenance, Custodial, Grounds)
Donn Betz, Director
District Service Center
1536 Frazee Road
388-6422
Real Property Program Supervisor
David Backensto
388-6546
Information Technology
Kent Keyser, Director
388-6939
Keith Barron, Assistant Director
388-6728
Purchasing and Contract Services
Ed Cook, Supervisor
388-6796
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DISTRICT OFFICE ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENTS
Student Services
Human Resources
Vice Chancellor
Dr. Lynn Ceresino Neault
Vice Chancellor
William Surbrook
District Office, Room 100
Phone: (619) 388-6922
Fax:
(619) 388-6970
District Office, Room 330
Phone: (619) 388-6589
Fax:
(619) 388-6897
Administrative Assistant
Mariel Ramos
388-6922
Administrative Assistant
Karen Mitchell
388-6589
Disability Support
Programs and Services (DSPS)
Dr. Gail J. Conrad, Director
Room 275
388-6811
388-6534 fax
Benefits, and Retirement
Ursula Salbato, Supervisor
Room 385
388-6587
Outreach/Relations with Schools
Larry Maxey, Associate Dean
388-6703
EEO/Diversity Officer
Johanna Palkowitz
Room 385
388-6591
Research and Planning
Dr. Cathy Hasson, Director
388-6944
Employee Relations
Aimee Gallagher, Director
Room 330
388-6880
Student Records
Gabriela Alvarez, Supervisor II
388-6929
388-6946 fax
Employee Services
Sylvia Swenson, Director
Room 380
388-6582
Student Services
Catrina Hixon, Director
388-6922
Employment and Professional Development
Erin Milligan Hill, Director
Room 330
388-6579
Legal Services/EEO
Mary Rogers, Director
Room 385
388-6591
Payroll
Carlos Barreiro, Supervisor
Room 380
388-6582
Risk Management
Frank Fennessey, Risk Manager
Room 385
388-6953
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Participatory Governance
The Board of Trustees of the San Diego Community College District is committed to collegial
governance. In accordance with Title 5, Sections 51023.7, 51023.5, and 53200-53204, and the
mission of the San Diego Community College District: To provide accessible, high quality learning
experiences to meet the diverse educational needs of the community; the District shall adopt
policies for the appropriate delegation of authority and responsibility to the Academic Senates, and
provide students and staff with an opportunity to participate in the formulation and development of
policies and procedures that have or will have a significant effect on students and staff.
Board Policy 2510 was adopted with the intent of ensuring that faculty, students, and staff have the
right to participate effectively in the governance of the District. The policy also ensures the right of
the Academic Senates to assume primary responsibility for making recommendations in the areas of
curriculum and academic standards.  This policy also does not limit other rights and responsibilities
of management and the Board as specifically provided in existing state and other regulations.
The major District participatory governance councils and committees are:
• Budget Development and Institutional Planning Advisory Committee
• District Governance Council
• District Marketing and Outreach Committee
• District Strategic Planning Committee
• Districtwide Research Committee
• Instructional Council
• Management Services Council
• Student Services Council
Other committees and workgroups may function under the auspices of the Vice Chancellors in order
to carry out specific functions.
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Budget Development and Institutional Planning Advisory Committee
Description
The Budget Development and Institutional Planning Advisory (BDIPA) Committee shall be entrusted
with the task of making recommendations to the Chancellor on districtwide budget and planning
issues.  This committee shall be comprised of representatives from student, faculty, staff, and
administration.  The committee shall not address matters which are negotiable. Specifically, the
Committee:
1. Shall limit its charge to budget and fiscal matters only, and excludes personnel matters,
Board approved capital construction, and contractual matters; and
2. Shall establish cooperative working relationships with other college and district standing
councils/committees, as is necessary in order that it may carry out its prescribed functions
and fulfill its prescribed responsibilities.
Function
1. Review and recommend to the Chancellor, districtwide budgetary priorities, as stated in
the committee’s charge.
2. To meet, as required, and to encourage full participation in the budget development
process.
3. The committee shall have access to District financial information related to budget
development and institutional planning matters.
4. Committee to advise or participate on broad districtwide discussion of fiscal issues, such as:
a. Health and welfare cost
b. Allocation formulas
c. Budget development model
d. Capital outlay (equipment and deferred maintenance only) districtwide expenditures
e. Districtwide program improvements
f. Analyze, advise, and review the districtwide Educational Master Plan goals, and
strategic plan goals, and resource allocation
5. Make recommendations on alternative sources of obtaining revenues from external sources.
6. Recommendation for adoption of new districtwide educational programs, development of
new centers and their budgetary and planning fiscal impact.
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Authority
The main task of the committee is to make recommendations, to meet the needs of the students, to
the Chancellor on districtwide fiscal and strategic issues, such that:
1. District and college Educational Master Plans shall provide the underlying guidelines for
budget development and institutional planning.
2. Current revenues should finance current expenditures and general contingency reserves.
3. Districtwide budget development shall be a decentralized process, thus allowing maximum
input in the budget development of the districtwide community. Participation at the
operating unit shows evidence of parties involved.
4. Operating units shall be responsible for preparing and budgeting their unit operational
budgets.
5. Budget development and planning should be viewed as a year-round activity.
6. The District’s fiscal planning shall provide for contingencies and reserves as required by
law and sound fiscal management.
Budget Development and Institutional Planning Advisory Committee
Membership 2014-2015
Bonnie Ann Dowd Executive Vice Chancellor, District Office
Business and Technology Services,
Committee Chair
Joyce Allen Classified Senate President Miramar College
Rachelle Agatha Vice President, Administrative Services
Mesa College
Seher Awan Vice President Administrative Services City College
Brett Bell Vice President, Administrative Services Miramar College
Sally Deaton Academic Senate Designee City College
Buran Haidar Academic Senate President Miramar College
Terry Kohlenberg Academic Senate President Mesa College
Nancy Lim Accounting Supervisor District Office
Jim Mahler AFT Representative - Appointed
Lynn Ceresino Neault Vice Chancellor, Student Services District Office
Bob Parker Vice President, Administrative Services Continuing Education
Timothy Pawlak Academic Senate President Continuing Education
Charles Rogers Controller District Office
Vacant Manager, Fiscal Services, District Office
Business and Technology Services
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Curriculum and Instructional Council
Description
The Curriculum and Instructional Council (CIC) reports to the Chancellor’s Cabinet and consists of
members who meet to review and coordinate instructional matters.  The council is charged with
providing for the coordination of the curriculum districtwide and for development of districtwide
guidelines for the improvement of instruction in the colleges and Continuing Education campuses
of the District.  It is also charged with providing for a districtwide review of all procedures and
activities related to instructional programs.
Functions and Responsibilities
1. Coordinate all districtwide instructional services, programs, and activities.
2. Review and analyze legislative and regulatory proposals for impact on District programs.
Develop recommendations for District position.
3. Provide arbitration regarding issues impacting the publication of class schedules and
college catalogs.
4. Review courses and programs in an effort to maintain consistency regarding general
education criteria, hours and units awarded, prerequisites for Title 5 regulation, transfer
requirements, and other districtwide matters of instructional consequence.
5. Serve as clearinghouse for all strategic planning for instructional decisions districtwide.
6. Make recommendations regarding instructional goals and objectives.
7. Identify instructional issues and develop proposals for Chancellor’s Cabinet.
8. Provide forum for instructional issues.
Authority
1. Recommends policies and procedures to the Chancellor’s Cabinet with regard to
curriculum and instructional issues.
2. Serve as final review body for new or revised curriculum.
Reference: Procedure 0020.2.
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Curriculum and Instructional Council
Membership 2014-2015
Shelly Hess
Interim Vice Chancellor, Instructional Services,
Committee Chair
District Office
Randy Barnes
Vice President, Instruction
City College
Roanna Bennie
Vice President, Instruction
Miramar College
Brian Ellison
Vice President, Instruction
and Student Services
Continuing Education
Shelly Hess
Dean, Instructional Services
District Office
Jan Lombardi
Curriculum Co-Chair
City College
Tim McGrath
Vice President, Instruction
Mesa College
Donna Namdar
Curriculum Chair
Continuing Education
Lynn Ceresino Neault
Vice Chancellor,
Student Services
District Office
Elizabeth Norvell
Articulation Officer
City College
Mara Palma-Sanft
Articulation Officer
Miramar College
Juliette Parker
Articulation Officer
Mesa College
Michelle “Toni” Parsons Curriculum Chair
Mesa College
Desiree Payne
Senior Secretary, Curriculum
and Instructional Services
District Office
Erica Plourde
Curriculum Analyst, Curriculum
and Instructional Services
District Office
Carmen Scott
Curriculum Technician, Curriculum
and Instructional Services
District Office
Deanna Shelton
Curriculum Co-Chair City College
Duane Short
Curriculum Chair
Miramar College
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PARTICIPATORY GOVERNANCE
District Governance Council
Description
The District Governance Council (DGC) will serve as the districtwide communication, planning,
and review forum on matters pertaining to major issues affecting the District.
Function
The District Governance Council is a standing council comprised of students, faculty, and staff
representatives from throughout the District.  The council will meet to share information and
review matters concerned with educational programs and services.  The DGC shall not address
matters which are negotiable (SB 160).
Specifically, the council will:
1. Advise the Chancellor on the development and effects of policy implementation;
2. Advise the Chancellor on matters referred to the council by the respective colleges, Continuing
Education or other college/District standing councils;
3. Provide a forum for districtwide communication to ensure consistent, continuous reporting of
information throughout the District; and
4. Review and make recommendations on major issues, such as the annual District budget, longrange and strategic planning directions, educational and student services plans, and advocacy
at the local, state, and national levels.
Responsibility and Authority
1.Responsibilities
a. To review and recommend items pending Board of Trustees’ consideration and to advise
the Chancellor relative to those matters contained therein.
b. To receive information through periodic reports on major activities in progress such as
development of new processes and services, policy review and development, and budget
development.
c. To identify “general issues” for discussion and follow up and/or formal assignment to staff
and other committees.
2.Authority
a. The council may request appropriate college/District personnel to provide other services
considered necessary to accomplish the functions and responsibilities described and
assigned herein.
b. The council may refer matters to the other college/District standing councils for their
review and consideration.
c. The council may refer matters of business back to the originating source for reconsideration
and revision.  In such cases, the council shall state the specific reasons for which referral is
made, together with suggestions for revision, if any.
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Relationship
1. The council shall serve in an advisory capacity to the Chancellor or his/her designee to
promote effective communication and participatory governance throughout the District.
The Chancellor shall provide a recording secretary to the council.
2. The council shall work cooperatively with other college/District standing councils/committees
and such other agencies to carry out its prescribed functions and fulfill its prescribed
responsibilities.
Accountability
1. The council is responsible to review with the Chancellor various reports or recommendations
prior to their final development and submission to the Board of Trustees.
2. The Chancellor is responsible for reporting to the Board of Trustees the substance and the
nature of the business transacted.
Reference: Procedure 0020.6.
District Governance Council
Membership 2014-2015
Constance M. Carroll
Chancellor, Committee Chair
District Office
Anthony Beebe
President City College
Jack Beresford Director, Communications and
Public Relations
District Office
Bonnie Ann Dowd
Executive Vice Chancellor, Business and Technology Services
District Office
Jesus Escudero
AS President and Student Trustee
Mesa College
Rob Fremland
Academic Senate Designee
Mesa College
Adam Garcia
AS President and Student Trustee
City College
Buran Haidar Academic Senate President
Miramar College
Peter Haro
Academic Senate Designee
City College
Berta Harris Academic Senate President
City College
Shelly Hess
Interim Vice Chancellor, Instructional Services
District Office
Patricia Hsieh
President
Miramar College
Terrie Hubbard
Classified Senate President
Miramar College
Rudy Kastelic
Interim President
Continuing Education
Terry Kohlenberg
Academic Senate President
Mesa College
Neill Kovrig Classified Senate President
Continuing Education
Angela Liewen
Classified Senate President
Mesa College
Olivia Light
AS President and Student Trustee
Miramar College
Pamela Luster
President
Mesa College
Christopher Manis
Vice Chancellor, Facilities Management
District Office
Marie McMahon
Academic Senate Designee
Miramar College
Lynn Ceresino Neault
Vice Chancellor, Student Services
District Office
Timothy Pawlak
Academic Senate President
Continuing Education
Yvonne Schmeltz
Classified Senate President
City College
Will Surbrook Vice Chancellor, Human Resources
District Office
Richard Weinroth
Academic Senate Designee
Continuing Education
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District Marketing and Outreach Committee
Description
The District Marketing and Outreach Committee (DMOC) will serve as the districtwide vehicle
for reviewing, planning, and coordinating marketing and outreach activities to ensure good
communication and an effective, complementary balance in marketing and outreach activities
between the District as a whole and the colleges/Continuing Education.
Function
The DMOC is a standing committee composed of individuals who will function as a
knowledgeable, professional planning and review group to ensure the effective and practical
development and implementation of marketing and outreach strategies. The DMOC will report to
the Chancellor’s Cabinet and the District Governance Council.
Specifically, the Committee will:
1. Review existing marketing and outreach plans and projects throughout the District;
2. Evaluate the effectiveness of current marketing and outreach activities;
3. Recommend a delineation of marketing and outreach activities and functions between District
projects and projects conducted by the colleges/Continuing Education;
4. Conduct research and analyze the need for new or revised marketing and outreach projects;
5. Develop short-term and long-term marketing and outreach strategies;
6. Provide recommendations and reports to the Chancellor’s Cabinet and District Governance
Council; and
7. Committee members will be asked to be responsible for various assignments, based on
marketing plans and strategies recommended by the committee and approved by the
Chancellor’s Cabinet.
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District Marketing and Outreach Committee
Membership 2014-2015
Jack Beresford
Director, Communications
and Public Relations,
Committee Chair
District Office
Ranessa Ashton
Public Information Officer
Continuing Education
Heidi Bunkowske
Public Information Officer
City College
Genevieve Esguerra
Outreach Coordinator
Mesa College
Publications Editor and
District Office
Cesar Gumapas
Supervisor
Lina Heil
Public Information Officer
Mesa College Larry Maxey
Associate Dean, District Outreach
District Office
Truongson “Sonny” Nguyen
Outreach Coordinator
Miramar College
Vacant
Public Information Officer
Miramar College
Vacant
Outreach Coordinator
City College
Vacant
Outreach Coordinator
Continuing Education
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District Strategic Planning Committee
Description
The District Strategic Planning Committee will serve as the districtwide vehicle for initiation and
coordinating districtwide strategic planning in order to ensure good communication and effective
oversight of planning processes, as well as an effective, complementary balance in planning activities
between the District as a whole and the colleges/Continuing Education.
Function
The District Strategic Planning Committee is a standing committee composed of individuals who will
function as a knowledgeable, collegial planning group that will support and review the outcomes of
the institutional planning processes of the colleges/Continuing Education; will review the needs of
the San Diego community and region in relationship to districtwide planning; and will recommend
planning outcomes that should be related to annual budgets, both at the institutional and districtwide
levels. The District Strategic Planning Committee will report to the District Governance Council and
the Chancellor’s Cabinet.
Specifically, the Committee will:
1. Develop a coordinated timeline for institutional planning processes throughout the District;
2. Review the planning outcomes of the colleges/Continuing Education planning processes so that
common elements, themes, and needs can be identified, reviewed, and addressed;
3. Conduct periodic environmental scans and community needs assessments so that evidence of
community/regional needs can be identified, reviewed, and addressed as ongoing components of
planning;
4. Review and make available information from external groups and agencies that relates to planning
opportunities within the District and colleges/Continuing Education;
5. Conduct research and analyze the need for new or revised programs, delivery methods, and
services within the District;
6. Sponsor forums or workshops to discuss planning options, in conjunction with other
organizations, e.g., the District Governance Council, the Chancellor’s Cabinet, and the Board
of Trustees;
7. Develop and disseminate short-term and long-term planning strategies; and
8. Provide recommendations and reports to the District Governance Council and Chancellor’s
Cabinet, for further consideration by the Districtwide Budget Development Committee and the
Board of Trustees.
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District Strategic Planning Committee
Membership 2014-2015
Shelly Hess
Interim Vice Chancellor, Instructional Services, Committee Chair
Joyce Allen
Classified Senate President Miramar College
Ranessa Ashton
Public Information Officer Continuing Education
Libbier Bakit
Classified Senate Designee Continuing Education
Randy Barnes
Vice President, Instruction City College
Salley Deaton
Academic Senate Designee City College
Daphne Figueroa
Academic Senate Designee Miramar College
Cathy Hasson
Director, Research and Planning District Office
Madeleine Hinkes
Academic Senate Designee Mesa College
Tim McGrath
Vice President, Instruction Mesa College
Pete Miles
Academic Senate Designee Continuing Education
Daniel Miramontez
Dean, School of PRIE,
Library and Technology
District Office
Miramar College
Yvonne Schmeltz
Classified Senate President City College
Vacant
Student Representative
Vacant
Administrator Mesa College
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Districtwide Research Committee
Description
The Districtwide Research Committee (DRC) reports to the Chancellor’s Cabinet and consists of
members who meet to coordinate the research and planning priorities throughout the SDCCD.  It
shall function as the central coordinating body for the SDCCD research and planning priorities and
shall provide leadership and guidance on initiatives that systematically promote a stronger culture
of evidence.  The committee will help coordinate and prioritize the joint efforts of campus-based
and district-based researchers to avoid duplication of effort and enhance the effectiveness of a
districtwide community of researchers.
Functions and Responsibilities
1. Develop recommendations and initiatives that systematically promote a culture of evidence at
the campuses and District level.
2. Coordinate the development of a districtwide research agenda that strongly complements
campus research agendas, avoids duplication of effort, and maximizes the effectiveness of all
research resources.
3. Identify and coordinate the use of new technologies to meet research and strategic planning
needs.
4. Ensure that informational reports, studies, and research are accessible to the stakeholder
community in a user-friendly format via web, email, or list serve methods.
5. Act as an advisory and resource body to assist in creating greater access and coordination of
information resources within the colleges/District and among contracting agencies outside the
District.
6. Recommend research and planning priorities to the Chancellor’s Cabinet.
7. Coordinate implementation of the SDCCD research and planning priorities through existing
campus and Continuing Education committees.
8. Report to the Chancellor’s Cabinet on issues of research, planning, and strategic direction.
Authority
1. Recommends research agenda and planning priorities to the Chancellor’s Cabinet.
2. Initiates special studies and research designs as required for state reporting.
Reference: Procedure 0020.1.
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Districtwide Research Committee
Membership 2014-2015
Cathy Hasson
Director, Institutional Research and Planning, Committee Chair
District Office
Lou Ascione
Dean, School of Liberal Arts
Miramar College
Sam Ballard
Campus-based Researcher
Miramar College
John Bromma
Faculty Continuing Education
Brian Ellison
Vice President, Instruction
and Student Services
Continuing Education
Berta Harris
Faculty
City College
Bri Hays
Campus-based Researcher Mesa College
Shelly Hess
Interim Vice Chancellor, Instructional Services and Planning
District Office
Corrine Layton
Faculty
Continuing Education
Jessica Luedtke
Research Analyst
District Office
Daniel Miramontez
Dean, School of PRIE, Library and Technology
Miramar College
Dina Miyoshi
Faculty
Mesa College
Denise Whisenhunt
Vice President, Student Services
City College
Xi Zhang
Campus-based Researcher
City College
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Management Services Council
Description
The Management Services Council serves as the forum where districtwide staff and facilities
institutional administrative representatives meet to review matters concerned with the District’s
management services which include:
• Business and Technology Services
• Human Resources
• Facilities Management
Functions and Responsibilities
The council shall not address itself to matters which are “negotiable” (SB 160). Specifically, the
council:
1. Provides recommendations to the Chancellor’s Cabinet on districtwide management services
policy development and implementation.
2. Reviews and resolves appropriate matters referred by the Chancellor’s Cabinet, Vice Chancellors,
colleges, Continuing Education and/or District councils.
3. Provides appropriate guidelines and information to ensure the effective operation of the
management services of the District.
Authority
1. The council may request appropriate District personnel to provide information, develop
recommendations, and provide other services considered necessary to carry out functions and
responsibilities.
2. The council may refer matters to other District councils for their review and recommendations.
Relationships
1. The council, through the Chairperson, reports directly to the Chancellor’s Cabinet.
2. The council is to establish cooperative working relationships with other District
councils/committees and such other outside agencies, councils, and committees as are necessary
in order that it may carry out its prescribed functions and responsibilities.
3. The council may designate representatives to District councils/committees as needed.
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Accountability
1. The council is responsible to the Chancellor’s Cabinet to fully complete all the duties and
charges required.
2. The Chairperson is responsible for reporting to the Chancellor’s Cabinet the nature and
substance of the business transacted.
Reference: Procedure 0020.7.
Management Services Council
Membership 2014-2015
Christopher Manis
Vice Chancellor, Facilities Management, Committee Chair
District Office
Rachelle Agatha
Vice President, Administrative Services
Mesa College
Seher Awan
Vice President, Administrative Services
City College
Brett Bell
Vice President, Administrative Services
Miramar College
Gail Conrad
Director, Disability Support Programs &
Services (DSPS), Student Services
District Office
Kent Keyser
Director, Information Technology
Business and Technology Services
District Office
Erin Milligan Hill
Director, Employment and Professional
Development, Human Resources
District Office
Bob Parker
Vice President, Administrative Services
Continuing Education
Sharon Rhodes
Dean, Economic Development,
Instructional Services
District Office
Charles Rogers
Controller, Business and Technology Services
District Office
Sylvia Swenson
Director, Employee Services,
Human Resources
District Office
Nancy Wichmann
Manager, Auxiliary Business Services
Organization, Bookstore Services,
Business and Technology Services
District Office
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Student Services Council
Description
The District Student Services Council reports to the Chancellor’s Cabinet and consists of the Chief
Student Services officers and Academic Senate leadership from each college and Continuing
Education.  The council is charged with the establishment, development, and maintenance of all
student services policies, procedures, and related matters districtwide.
Functions and Responsibilities
1. Maintain and monitor all student services policies and procedures.
2. Work collaboratively to coordinate all student services programs, services, and activities
districtwide.
3. Review and analyze legislative and regulatory proposals for impact on District programs; develop
recommendations for District position.
4. Identify student needs and articulate those needs into programs and services; monitor and guide
the implementation of programs and services districtwide.
5. Serve as the clearinghouse for all student services strategic planning decisions districtwide.  Make
recommendations concerning districtwide student services goals and objectives.
6. Provide a forum for student participation in the development of policies that affect them.
Authority
1. Identify District student services issues, develop proposals for Chancellor’s Cabinet approval.
2. Review and act upon recommendations of the subcommittees.
Reference: Procedure 0020.3.
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Student Services Council
Membership 2014-2015
Lynn Ceresino Neault
Vice Chancellor, Student Services,
Committee Chair
District Office
Julianna Barnes
Vice President, Student Services
Mesa College
Ailene Crakes
Academic Senate Mesa College
Brian Ellison
Vice President, Instruction and
Student Services
Continuing Education
Stephen Flores
Academic Senate
Continuing Education
Cathi Lopez
Academic Senate
City College
David Navarro
Academic Senate
Miramar College
Gerald Ramsey
Vice President, Student Services
Miramar College
Denise Whisenhunt
Vice President, Student Services
City College
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TRUSTEE ADVISORY COUNCIL
Trustee Advisory Council
Description
The educational system within the San Diego Community College District has been developed to
serve the needs of the citizens of the community.  To improve communication among the Board of
Trustees, the educational establishment, and the citizens, the Board established a Trustee Advisory
Council (TAC).
Function
The function of the Trustee Advisory Council is advisory, to assist in improving communication
between the Board of Trustees and the community, including the educational establishment, and
to serve as advocates to the community, the citizens, and decision-makers so as to ensure that the
District’s educational programs and services meet the needs of the community and the citizenry to
be served.
Its purpose is twofold: (1) to advise the Board on community attitudes, opportunities, and needs; (2)
to advise individual Board members on whether the programs are meeting the needs of the citizenry.
Composition
The council consists of no less than fifteen (15) nor, no more than thirty-five (35) members.
Interested persons, who are not employees of the District, who possess a desire and ability to work
with others for the general good and welfare of the community, and are willing to uphold the basic
policies and abide by the Council Policies and Bylaws, may be nominated for council membership.
Each voting member of the Board of Trustees may nominate up to seven (7) members to the Trustee
Advisory Council.  All appointments shall be made at a regular or special meeting of the Board of
Trustees.
Authority of the Council
The authority of the council may only be exercised as a council and only at such meetings or
executive sessions as duly and legally constituted.  Individual members, acting in their individual
capacities, have no authority to commit the council to any course of action or recommendation.
The council acts in a purely counseling and advisory capacity and its findings and recommendations
are not binding on the Board.
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TRUSTEE ADVISORY COUNCIL
Term of Office
Council members serve at the discretion of the Board of Trustees.  Upon appointment, a council
member shall serve continuously until his/her appointment is rescinded by the Board of Trustees or
until the nominating Board member’s term on the Board of Trustees ends.
Frequency of Meetings
The Trustee Advisory Council will meet twice each academic year at dates and times to be set by
the Board of Trustees. The Board may cancel any meetings of the TAC with at least 24 hours notice.
The District Office works in conjunction with campuses to coordinate locations and logistics for
each meeting.
Reference: Procedure 1020.
Trustee Advisory Council
Membership
Willie Blair
Alan Mobley
Nola Butler-Byrd
Alberto Ochoa
Clint Carney
Olivia Puentes-Reynolds
Laurie Coskey
Gary Rotto
Dwayne Crenshaw
Evonne Seron Schulze
Herb Delute
Cecil Steppe
Ricardo A. Flores
David Valladolid
Bob Garber
Sid Voorakkara
Jeff Marston
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PROPOSITIONS S AND N CITIZENS’ OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
The Citizens’ Oversight Committee
Description
The Citizens’ Oversight Committee (COC), which was established to satisfy the accountability
requirements of Proposition 39, is an advisory body to the District on matters related to the
Propositions S and N construction bond program.
The committee’s three main duties are to:
• Inform the public on the District’s expenditures of bond proceeds
• Review expenditures to ensure that bond proceeds are being spent for the projects approved
and outlined within Propositions S and N
• Produce and present an annual report to summarize the Committee’s proceedings and
activities within the prior year
Propositions S and N Citizens’ Oversight Committee
Membership
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Evonne Seron Schulze
Chairperson – Senior Citizens Organization Member
Ed Oremen
Vice Chairperson – Member at Large
Leslie Bruce
Member at Large
Sunita Cooke
Member at Large
Scott Crosby
Taxpayer Organization Member
Jean-Paul de Kervor
Member at Large
Pierre Domercq
Member at Large
Gerald Hosenkamp
Taxpayer Organization Member
Tom Kaye
Foundation/Advisory Committee Member
Sarah Kruer Jager Member at Large
David MacVean
At Large
Thomas Scanlan
Member at Large
Rosalie Schwartz
Member at Large
Glen Sparrow
Taxpayer Organization Member
Christopher Michael Ward
Member at Large
Carolina Moreno
Student Member
GENERAL INFORMATION
General Information for Facilities Management
Conference Room Reservations
Facilities Management handles reservations for Room 245 at the District Office. Room availability
can be checked in the Facilities section of the public folders listing in Outlook, and reservations can
be made by contacting Facilities at ext. 6546.
Smoking Policy
The District Office building is a non-smoking facility.
Lunch/Break Rooms
The District Office lunch/break rooms are located in Room 324 on the third floor and Room 255
on the second floor of the District Office.
Key Requests
District Office employees requiring keys can obtain them by completing a District Office Key
Request Form and submitting it to Ramon Fonseca in the Facilities Management Office, Suite 310.
Parking Passes
Temporary parking passes—valid for up to two weeks—can be obtained from the Facilities
Management office in Suite 310. Additional parking information can be obtained from District
Parking at ext. 6416.
Campus Police
For all emergencies, call 9-9-1-1. For non-emergency calls requiring a police response, contact
Campus Police Dispatch at ext. 6405 or for TTY calls at ext. 6419. For general information and
calls that do not require a police response, contact ext. 6411 or from a cell phone call
619-388-6405 or 619-388-6411.
Facilities Services
Facilities issues at the District Office needing immediate attention should be reported to the Facilities
Services Call Center by calling or sending an email.
• Call ext. 6422 or from a cell phone call 619-388-6422.
• Send an email to fscc@sdccd.edu.
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District Office
3375 Camino del Rio South
San Diego, CA 92108-3883
San Diego
Miramar C
College
15
A San Diego City College
1313 Park Boulevard
San Diego, CA 92101-4787
52
B San Diego Mesa College
805
5
CE at Mesa
College
1
B
San Diego
Mesa College
8
7
West City
Campus
7250 Mesa College Drive
San Diego, CA 92111-4998
163
C San Diego Miramar College
North
6 City Campus
10440 Black Mountain Road
San Diego, CA 92126-2999
DISTRICT
OFFICE
Centre City
Campus
2
D San Diego Continuing Education
5
Mid-City
Campus
1
CE at Mesa College
7350 Armstrong Place
San Diego, CA 92111-4998
2
Centre City Campus
1400 Park Boulevard
San Diego, CA 92101-4721
3
César Chávez Campus
1960 National Avenue
San Diego, CA 92113-2116
4
Educational Cultural Complex
4343 Ocean View Boulevard
San Diego, CA 92113-1915
5
Mid-City Campus
3792 Fairmount Avenue
San Diego, CA 92105-2204
6
North City Campus
8355 Aero Drive
San Diego, CA 92123-1720
7
West City Campus
3249 Fordham Street
San Diego, CA 92110-5332
San Diego
A City College
and Military Education
César
Chávez 3
Campus
Educational 4
Cultural
Complex
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San Diego
D Continuing
Education
Board of Trustees
Mary Graham
Rich Grosch
Bernie Rhinerson
Maria Nieto Senour, Ph.D.
Peter Zschiesche
Chancellor
Constance M. Carroll, Ph.D.
Presidents
Anthony Beebe, Ed.D., San Diego City College
Pamela T. Luster, Ed.D., San Diego Mesa College
Patricia Hsieh, Ed.D., San Diego Miramar College
Rudy Kastelic, San Diego Continuing Education
The San Diego Community College District includes San Diego City College,
San Diego Mesa College, San Diego Miramar College, and San Diego Continuing
Education. The SDCCD is governed by its Board of Trustees. No oral or written
agreement is binding on the San Diego Community College District without the
express approval of the Board of Trustees.
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4343 Ocean View Boulevard
San Diego, CA 92113-1915